I'm in the exact same situation as you. I have the Veritas 7ft MH fast action that I use for Jigs/Plastics mostly. My next set up is going to be another Veritas but the 7ft winch cranking rod (Med/Moderate Fast) for crankbaits, lipless cranks, and light swimbaits. Haven't decided on a reel speed yet but I think 6.4 will be pretty versatile. I read the powell disiel glass cranking rod is a nice rod also and only 70 bucks.